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28.02 / 16:15

Adoption regulation Europe MICA lawmaker regulatory War had no impact on Ukraine’s regulatory approach to crypto, Kyiv lawmaker says

Ukraine continues working on cryptocurrency legislation a year after Russia’s invasion. According to Yurii Boiko, commissioner of Ukraine’s National Commission on Securities and Stock Market (NCSSM), the war has not changed its regulatory stance.

25.02 / 17:11

Government Law Adoption regulation Europe European Union Bitcoin Regulation new cryptocurrency The limitations of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations

The final vote on the European Union’s much-awaited set of crypto rules, known as the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, was recently deferred to April 2023. It was not the first delay — previously the European lawmakers rescheduled the procedure from November 2022 to February 2023.

22.02 / 15:43

Adoption Binance defi Europe Pilots France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico

The mainstream adoption of crypto and crypto-based services continues, as more companies are bridging traditional financial (TradFi) solutions with decentralized financial (DeFi).

16.02 / 13:01

Adoption regulation Europe privacy European Union European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs

The European Union is famous for its ambivalent relationship with privacy — on the one hand, it was the first place in the world to apply strict data protection regulations. On the other, its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project lacks the anonymity standards of private cryptocurrencies.

09.02 / 01:53

business Europe Venture Capital Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank's DWS eyes 2 German crypto firms for investment: Report

Deutsche Bank's asset management arm is in discussions to invest in two German crypto companies, according to people familiar with the matter.

06.02 / 14:19

cryptocurrency Trading Investing Europe Gambling Luxury Rehab Centers Introduce Treatment for Crypto Addiction – Here's Why

Addicted to watching your crypto portfolio balance? Can't stop staring at those crypto prices? There are now rehab centers for that.

03.02 / 00:31

Government Stablecoin Adoption defi regulation Europe Euro approved Euro stablecoin launched in Finland, claims to be first approved in the EU

Finnish company Membrane Finance has released a fully-reserved stablecoin backed by the euro, according to a Feb. 2 blog post from the company. The company is licensed by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (Fin-FSA) and claims that the new ”EUROe” coin is “the first and only EU-regulated crypto stablecoin.”

30.01 / 20:59

Government Law NFT Europe European Union UK government Opinion: Should Bored Ape buyers be legally entitled to refunds?

Should people who purchase nonfungible tokens (NFT) be entitled to refunds if they decide they don’t like their digital pictures? Some Europeans are beginning to make that case under a 25-year-old law.

25.01 / 19:19

Adoption Europe education Decentralization Bitcoin Film review: ‘Human B’ shows a personal journey with Bitcoin

The human side of Bitcoin (BTC) is seldom explored in legacy or mainstream crypto media outlets. Even within the Bitcoin space, Bitcoin is “number goes up” technology, while catchphrases like “Bitcoin to the moon” and “have fun staying poor” rattle around like coins in a jar.

25.01 / 01:37

Law regulation Europe European Union lawmakers EU lawmakers vote for more restrictive capital requirements on banks holding crypto

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has voted for measures requiring banks holding cryptocurrencies to set aside a punitive amount of capital.

23.01 / 19:51

Law regulation Europe crimes reports Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, has reported authorities took control of crypto wallets containing more than $19 million in cryptocurrency as part of enforcement actions against crypto firm Bitzlato.

21.01 / 17:11

Technology Adoption regulation Europe Central Bank Cash Going cashless: Norway's digital currency project raises privacy questions

The small Nordic country of Norway may not be particularly notable on the global crypto map. With its 22 blockchain solution providers, the nation doesn’t stand out even at the regional level.

18.01 / 14:23

regulation Europe European Union Time EU postpones final vote on MiCA for the second time in two months

The final vote on European Union’s much-awaited crypto regulations called Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) was deferred to April 2023. This marks the second delay in the final vote, earlier deferred from November 2022 to February.

16.01 / 12:33

Blockchain Adoption Europe European Union Cross-border Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies

By the end of 2022, scammers shifted their focus to duping crypto investors who desperately tried to recoup their year-long losses. An international law enforcement operation led by European government agencies joined crypto entrepreneurs and businesses to curb cross-border crypto scams since July 2022, uncovering a criminal network operating through call centers.

13.01 / 12:59

business Adoption VISA Europe Huobi and Solaris crypto-to-fiat debit card launches in the EU

As the crypto space continues to expand into the mainstream, bridging the gap between digital currencies and fiat currency is a priority for many legacy financial institutions.

13.01 / 00:27

business Europe Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu receives European virtual currency license

Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu was granted a virtual currency license for the European Economic Area, after two years waiting for the permission from regulatory authorities. The move allows the firm to operate in 30 countries and broaden its services within one of the world's largest crypto markets.

10.01 / 13:55

business Blockchain Europe IBM Turkish automaker Togg onboards Metaco for crypto custody and governance

Turkish automotive company Togg announced a partnership with Metaco, a digital asset custody orchestration technology provider, to secure its open mobility ecosystem built on Avalanche.

06.01 / 05:37

Law Europe European Union French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the Bank of France’s governor, has urged for more stringent licensing requirements for crypto companies in France, citing the current turmoil in the crypto markets.

26.12 / 16:11

Adoption NFT Europe Italy to create the crypto art Renaissance: NFT market report

Italy is one of the cultural hubs of Europe, with centuries of history, art and culture. Now it is also posed to create the crypto art Renaissance via its nonfungible token (NFT) market, says a new report.

19.12 / 17:19

business NASDAQ Europe Bitcoin Crypto investment firm CoinShares debuts trading on Nasdaq Stockholm

Major cryptocurrency investment firm CoinShares has debuted trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, the primary securities exchange of the Nordic countries.

19.12 / 17:03

Adoption Europe European Union Eva Kaili arrest a ‘setback’ for EU crypto regulations, economist says

The arrest of European Parliamentarian and cryptocurrency proponent Eva Kaili has been labeled as a blow to the ecosystem by prominent blockchain industry participants.

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